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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.58, 540.52 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.58, 540.52 and 333.44 is: 459.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.58 : 540.52 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.58/540.52 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.58x = 540.52 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.58x = 180,228.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,228.29/392.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.09

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